mechanism
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A spokesperson said: "Officials acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Justice are examining if there are grounds to challenge the Parole Board's decision through the reconsideration mechanism".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The DHX29-driven mechanism could influence important biological processes such as cell differentiation, maintaining cellular balance, and the development of cancer, suggesting wide-ranging significance.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
This advantage likely stems from its dual-agonist mechanism, targeting both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, whereas semaglutide targets only the latter.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Experts say rattlesnakes typically don’t bite unless they feel threatened and use their bite as a defense mechanism.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
He slipped his long body through the square hole to search out a key or some kind of mechanism that would allow the others in without having to climb.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing mechanism
Power Suffix: -ism
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Engineering - Introductory
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The Suffix -ism, Part 1
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